Find out how popular the last name Konduri is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Konduri.

Konduri, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Konduri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konduri in America

Konduri is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konduri surname appeared 139 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Konduri.

The history of the last name Konduri

The surname Konduri is believed to have originated in India, particularly in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The earliest known records of this name date back to the 11th century CE, during the reign of the Chola dynasty.

Konduri is a toponymic surname, derived from the name of a village or locality. It is thought to be derived from the Telugu words "Kondu" meaning "hill" and "Uri" meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originated from a village situated on or near a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Konduri name can be found in a copper-plate inscription from the 11th century, which mentions a person named "Konduri Chenna Reddy." This inscription was issued by the Chola king Rajendra Chola I, indicating that individuals with the Konduri surname held positions of importance during that era.

During the medieval period, the Konduri surname was associated with several prominent families and individuals. In the 14th century, a notable figure named Konduri Bhavadri Nayak served as a minister in the court of the Vijayanagar Empire. He was known for his administrative skills and played a crucial role in the governance of the empire.

Another well-known individual with the Konduri surname was Konduri Ranga Rao, a 16th-century poet and scholar from Andhra Pradesh. He authored several literary works in Telugu and was highly regarded for his contributions to the language and literature of the region.

In the 18th century, the Konduri surname gained further prominence when Konduri Venkata Krishnayya served as the Dewan (prime minister) of the Nizam of Hyderabad. He was instrumental in implementing various administrative reforms and is remembered for his efficient governance.

The Konduri surname has also been associated with several notable figures in modern times, including Konduri Kishore Babu, a renowned Telugu film director and screenwriter born in 1948, and Konduri Rayudu, a noted Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the early 20th century.

While the Konduri surname has its roots in Andhra Pradesh, it can now be found among various communities across India and in the Indian diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konduri

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Konduri.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Konduri was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Konduri was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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